Metro Tech High School
Public secondary school in Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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Metro Tech High School is a high school that forms part of the Phoenix Union High School District in Phoenix, Arizona.
| Metro Tech High School | |
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| Location | |
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1900 West Thomas Road Phoenix , United States | |
| Coordinates | 33°28′57″N 112°06′07″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public secondary school |
| Established | 1985 |
| School district | Phoenix Union High School District |
| NCES District ID | 0406330[1] |
| NCES School ID | 040633000539[2] |
| Principal | Shawna Wright[3] |
| Faculty | 118[3] |
| Teaching staff | 97.20 (FTE)[4] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,817 (2023-2024)[4] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 18.69[4] |
| Color | |
| Athletics | 5A |
| Mascot | Knight |
| Website | www |
History
The school occupies the site of the former West High School, which closed in 1983. The school opened in 1985 as Metro Tech Vocational Institute.[5] The school received its current name in 1999,[5] as it became a comprehensive high school,[6] transitioning away from its beginnings as a vocational school that only focused on entry-level work skills.[5]
Student population
In the 2017-2018 school year, 1,797 students attended the school.[3] 96.5% of the school's student population are identified as "Hispanic".[7]
Academics
The school's graduation rate in 2017 is 95%, while attendance rate is 94.8%.[3] Students at the school are required to complete one or more of the 20 Career & Technical Education programs that are offered.[5]
Sports
In January 2016, Metro Tech's application for full membership with the Arizona Interscholastic Association was approved by its executive board.[8] From 2016 to 2018, the school's team competes in the 4A Region 2 tier, along with teams at Cactus, Greenway, Moon Valley, Peoria and Sunrise Mountain high schools.[9]